Academic Manager

• Apr 2023 - Present

Environmental Field Technician

• Aug 2021 - Sep 2022

• Inspected residential and commercial facilities to assess the state of mold growth and air quality; documented all findings; made on-site recommendations and specialized sampling plans; collected respective air, swab, and bulk samples; submitted samples to the proper lab testing agency; interpreted and communicated results to stakeholders; prepared written reports and correspondence; maintained files and records. • Investigated complaints of potential mold growth and health concerns to determine the nature, source, and extent of the problem; prepared final reports to summarize the investigative findings and remediation procedures needed; submitted findings and reports to the client and proper remediation agencies. Show less

Project Director

• Sep 2020 - Jun 2021

• Led multi-disciplinary researchers in conducting a variety of environmental studies relating to the risk assessment of childhood lead exposure in the city of LA. • Collected and identified sociological, ecological, demographic, and physical site data that affect childhood lead exposure. • Reviewed literature, city plans, and lead data to define the parameters of the project. • Acted as a group project leader biweekly, leading meetings, delegating tasks, creating agendas, and managing calendars. • Conducted community outreach and worked collaboratively with community members to identify the scope of the project and redefine the parameters. • Screened community members for the research study. • Adapted to ongoing COVID-19 protocols; created visual, audio, and written instructions to walk participants through the collection of dust, water, and food samples. • Prepared the project's budget and purchased all needed materials and equipment. • Assembled sampling kits for research participants. • Utilized GIS to find the most efficient sampling routes for soil collection in parks. • Collected soil samples from parks near the research participant's homes in the city of LA. • Prepared charts, maps, and other graphic materials to showcase the progress of the project’s goals and objectives. • Prepared and analyzed soil samples with XRF. • Wrote the introduction, conclusion, scope of the project, and discussion sections of the technical report. Edited and commented on all other sections of the report. • Made public presentations to the UCLA Institute of the Environment, environmental groups, and community organizations on the state and resolutions of childhood lead poisoning in the City of LA. Show less

Environmental Safety Assistant

• Jul 2018 - Dec 2020

• Collaborated with all safety departments to create hazardous door cards for more than 400 hundred labs on the UCLA Campus. • Inspected food service establishments, hospitals, and pools to assess compliance with local and state regulations on food, hygiene, and workplace safety. • Investigated complaints of potential violations related to foodborne illness to determine the nature, source, and extent of the problem; summarized the investigative findings; submitted findings to the proper enforcement agency. Show less

Chemical Inventory and Lab Safety Assistant

• Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

• Utilized radio frequency identification (RFID) technology on chemical containers to allow for the easy identification of chemicals by researchers, and to increase the efficiency of inventory reconciliation. • Inspected lab areas to ensure all researchers follow safety protocols; developed risk assessment training for the student team and research personnel to help them understand why specific control measures are in place and how they are determined; held monthly PPE and safety workshops for incoming researchers and their assistants. • Prepared daily report briefings on the latest updates regarding COVID-19 for the UCLA Emergency Operations Centers from March 2020 to November 2020. Show less

Data Collector and Analyst

• Jun 2019 - Mar 2020

• Presented LA's council district demographic report, breaking down the socioeconomic status of each neighborhood for each district.• Made observations on the data, highlighting areas of need and health inequities.• Audited survey collection locations around the city of LA based on the demographic report for the Smoke-free Multiunit Housing Project into a detailed excel sheet with graphs and charts.• Customized weekly survey collection routes for survey contractors.• Established community relations with landlords and community centers in all districts to increase the efficacy of sample collection.• Collected and entered survey data, in Spanish and English.• Analyzed the collected data and recorded findings in district profiles.• Assisted the research committee in formulating policy recommendations based on data.• Communicated findings visually and orally to citizen planning groups and the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles.• Made recommendations on survey distribution initiatives during meetings with survey contractors and landlords from the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles to strategize and problem-solve data collection procedures. Show less

CDC Undergraduate Public Health (CUPS) Scholar

• Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

• Conducted research and wrote an analytical piece on the built environment in Los Angeles, specifically on the health and environmental conditions present in Boyle Heights to determine the severity of health inequities that exist across different neighborhoods.• Proposed and defended real-world solutions at the CDC for reducing air pollution caused by the existence of freeways and addressing the health inequities induced by the environment in Los Angeles.• Presented on the intersectionality of climate and health to a group of 36 public health professionals. Hosted a panel discussion on climate change and health with UCLA experts in the field. Show less

AVID Tutor and After-School Tutor

• Sep 2017 - Mar 2020

• Organized classrooms of students into groups of 6 based on subject and need of help twice a week and provided them each with academic tutoring to improve their understanding of math, reading, social studies, and/or science at all levels. • Developing positive relationships with students that fostered their academic growth through providing one-on-one counseling regarding their academics; helped them set-up an attainable plan to target their academic goals and held them accountable weekly using follow-ups and incentives. • Attended periodic staff meetings for the AVID program; provided evaluation and recommendations for areas of improvement with the program’s tutoring curriculum that fell short in promoting student engagement and education equity. • Based on student feedback, designed, and implemented a student-tutor system to make up for the shortage of college tutors and funds. • Oversaw weekly focus groups of 10-15 students on STEM topics and on current US and worldwide issues to support the students' development of a global perspective. • Strategized innovative methods using games, stories, current trends, mnemonic devices, patterns, and pictures to engage verbal and nonverbal students in mathematics and help explain complex concepts. • Presented monthly to a class of 30 students on an academic or career topic to help students start thinking about and exploring their passions. • Provided support in operating the classroom to teachers as needed. • Ran the afterschool tutoring program at the school library; tutoring groups of middle and elementary students on any subject for 3 hours after school hours. Show less

Project Manager

• Sep 2018 - May 2019

• Completed job hazard analysis before and after each workday to assess and develop a plan that eliminates hazards associated with power tools, concrete mixing, batching, casting, sanding, and chemical handling. • Collaborated with the Environment, Health, and Safety Department to design a safety training program for the team. The course emphasized the fundamentals of proper lab procedure, chemical safety, and action under emergency in laboratory settings, followed by a comprehension test. All new members (37 in total) were required to take the training online and submit their certificate to the QA/QC. 0 casualties were reported. Presented at the beginning of workdays to general members about mix design, hull design, quality management, and structural analysis to build interest in and understanding of core project concepts. • Monitored and organized the Google Drive System, which was employed to organize the project by section and to allow for a readily accessible collaborative unit between the Project Directors. • Edited "Design Report" and wrote "Quality and Project Management" section of the report to showcase the techniques implemented throughout the construction of the canoe and to ensure not only that the canoe end product met the quality requirements and expectations highlighted in the rules and regulations, but also that it represented the highest level of quality achievable by the team. Show less

Research Assistant

• Apr 2017 - Dec 2017

• Transcribed a total of 40 hours of Spanish conversations phonetically on software from varying groups of Spanish speakers to assess variations of the Spanish language in Los Angeles • Transcribed a total of 40 hours of Spanish conversations phonetically on software from varying groups of Spanish speakers to assess variations of the Spanish language in Los Angeles